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3 ingredient easy Chocolate truffles on a serving plate, one with a bite out.

Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 24
Dessert
Canadian

Ingredients
 
 

  • cup whipping cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz chopped good quality dark chocolate or about 1 1/3 cups
  • Toppings as desired (about 1/2 cup crushed candy - like Ganong Chicken Bones - or nuts, or 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder)

Instructions
 

  • Add chocolate, cream and butter to microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 2 minutes, stir, then repeat for 1 minute more (or in 30-second intervals until chocolate is 80% melted).
  • Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour, before refrigerating until firm enough to handle, about 1 hour more. 
  • Scoop chocolate mixture by tablespoonfuls and roll between palms to form balls. It's ok if they're lumpy, that's part of the homemade charm. Roll the truffles in desired toppings immediately, as the warmth of your hands will have melted the surface enough to make things stick. (This part is messy, have a wet cloth nearby to wipe chocolate off your hands.)
  • Layer truffles between sheets of parchment or waxed paper in an airtight container for up to one week refrigerated or freeze up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • Go ahead and refrigerate the finished truffles but don't put the hot chocolate mixture straight into the fridge or freezer because it will get a streaky white "bloom" (totally safe, just not pretty). 
  • Be sure to serve these at room temperature, so put on a serving plate 30 minutes before you plan to enjoy them. 

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg